What Is Varna Koota In Kundli Matching

Kundli matching or horoscope matching is an important factor followed by Hindu communities, especially in India. When it is an arranged marriage, the parents religiously consider Kundli matching before proceeding with the proposal. Kundali matching of the to-be bride and groom gives us a glimpse of how the stars or nakshatras help them lead a blissful life, as marriage is a blessed bonding that is meant to last for a lifetime.

People in India rely on Vedic astrology and reliable astrologers who check the compatibility of the bride and groom. Usually, astrologers match 8 different aspects while they match the horoscopes, and the first aspect they consider is Varna Koota. Let us understand more about Varna Koota in detail:

What is Varna Koota in Marriage?

When horoscopes of the bride and groom are matched, Varna Koota holds great importance. Varna is a Sanskrit word that means color, caste, or type. But the actual meaning of Varna is people are classified by their idealized human callings or natures. Individuals are usually categorized into 4 groups, which are Kshatriya(the warriors), Brahmin (the literate), Shudra(the unskilled) and Vaishya(the Traders). They are again classified as per their professions like below:

● Brahmins: scholars, priests, and teachers.

● Kshatriyas: warriors, rulers, and administrators.

● Vaishyas: merchants and agriculturalists.

● Shudras: service providers and laborers.

By categorizing them into these four groups the astrologers get an idea about their personality and traits.

Varna Calculation

Persons under the Nakshatras (stars) of:

● Scorpio, Cancer, and Pisces are Brahmins

● Aries, Sagittarius and Leo are Kshatriyas

● Taurus, Capricorn and Virgo are Vaishyas

● Gemini, Aquarius and Libra are Shudras

To find the Varna of a person, the Janma Rashi or the birth sign is important. The moon sign of the person is also called the Janma Rashi. The varna of a person depends on the Moon sign and is independent of the Janma Nakshatra or Birth Nakshatra.

Importance of Varna Koota

We can get an idea of the person’s behavior, nature and temperament by analyzing the horoscope of the bride and the groom. It helps to understand various aspects of the bride and groom's personality and gives an idea about their compatibility. Here are some more details that can be understood using Varna Koota:

Energy: Matching the Varna in the Kundali helps to understand the dynamics and energy between the bride and the groom. Knowing the individual Varnas and their compatibility is very important as it helps us determine whether the flaws and strengths can be balanced.

Togetherness: Recognizing the qualities of the bride and groom is important to leading a happy married life. Through Varna Koota matching, the astrologer can predict if the beliefs and temperament of 2 individuals can be balanced. It is important to check if the characters of the bride and groom align or else they might experience constant conflicts.

Responsibilities: The main aim of horoscope matching or checking for Varna Koota is to ascertain if the bride and groom can lead a harmonious relationship after marriage. It helps the astrologer to predict whether both of them are ready to take on their responsibilities and roles after marriage.

Values & Lifestyle: Varna in astrology is a great tool for assessing the lifestyle of the bride and groom. Through Varna Koota, we can determine whether they can follow the values of life, have similar aspirations, and be compatible to take on life’s challenges.

How is Varna Koota Done?

When checking both horoscopes, astrologers usually ensure that the groom's Varna is equal to or higher than the bride's Varna. This helps them lead happy, peaceful, and successful married lives. Astrologers also make sure that the bride’s Varna is not higher than the groom's, as it is believed that if this is the case, they might face lots of problems in their married life.

It is acceptable if the Varnas of the bride and groom are the same. A bad varna matching can be balanced if all the other compatibilities are matching. But astrologers opine that if both the varnas are the same, married life works well. Shudra varna And Brahmin varna have good compatibility, while Vaishya varna and Kshatriya varna are more compatible with each other. But in any case, the order of the husband's varna should be higher than the wife's.

When Kundali matching is done, if all the other factors are compatible and Varna Koota also matches, then it can act as an extra point to lead a peaceful life after marriage. Matching the temperamental aspects of the bride and the groom is very helpful in building mutual understanding after marriage.